Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join Broadway Cast of Proof
Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley makes her Broadway debut alongside Hamilton alum Jin Ha in the first revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony-winning play, Proof. The production will run for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, starting March 31, with opening night on April 16.
Cast and Roles
- Samira Wiley stars as Claire
- Jin Ha plays Hal
- Ayo Edebiri appears as Catherine
- Don Cheadle portrays Robert
Except for Ha, all cast members make their Broadway debut with this production. Wiley is renowned for her TV roles in The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy winner) and Orange Is the New Black (SAG Award winner), and has previous stage experience in London and off-Broadway. Ha has appeared in New York productions like Hamilton and Here We Are, as well as TV shows including Pachinko.
About Proof
Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, Proof tells the story of the daughter of a brilliant math professor who discovers a groundbreaking proof after his death. The plot explores the tension that arises when others question the true authorship of this revelation.
"Proof follows the daughter of a genius math professor who finds a revelatory proof of his after his death, and is thrust into turmoil when people begin to question its true authorship."
This revival marks the first Broadway return of the play since its 2000 premiere, which earned both the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize.
Summary
This eagerly awaited revival of Proof features a talented new cast delivering a compelling drama about genius, legacy, and trust.
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